CATLIN GABEL’S STUDENT VOICE
CATLIN SPEAK
Fall Issue of 2026-2027
By Hadley Cress ‘27
With the new school year comes the return of old faces and the welcome of new ones. This year at Catlin Gabel School (CGS), the Upper School has four brand new faces, and one coming back after a few years of traveling the world.
By Terra Bailey ‘29
First hit: One team serves, the ball flying through the air and hitting the net with a spin.
By Grace Hu ‘28
During forecasting, a seventh class can seem like one more opportunity; another subject to explore, or another interest to pursue. Months later, at 12:30 AM after hours of homework, that same choice might feel different.
By Gus Crooks ‘27
Survey responses from October 2026 further showed a contrast of opinions on the space across the different grade levels.
By Romy Harad ‘29
I recently partook in a conversation with my peers about current American politics. Shortly after that conversation, one of my friends pulled me aside to tell me she felt like she couldn’t express her true opinions without being shamed, and honestly, I felt the same way.
By Nina Perov ‘28
At Catlin Gabel School (CGS), we see our teachers in class, in meetings, or speeding across the quad. These are the familiar environments we catch them in. We think we know a lot about them: their quirks, classroom rules, and personalities; but how often do we consider that the very teachers we are taught by everyday were once students like us?
By Hridhaan Garg ‘29
I walked into a seemingly chaotic room. Drums crashed, guitars echoed through the speakers, and sheet music flew everywhere.
By Olivia Oreste ‘29 & Nelle Harris ‘28
Administrators at Catlin Gabel School (CGS) are rolling out a completely new way to regulate phone use during school hours.
By Hadley Cress ‘27
The world is experiencing a shift away from religion, but the ideas and practices haven’t left.
By Hadley Cress ‘27
The world is experiencing a shift away from religion, but the ideas and practices haven’t left.